How Can Social Workers Help Domestic Violence Victims? Key Roles & Resources
Domestic violence touches as many as 10 million people in the United States every year, which means you’re sure to handle survivors throughout your career regardless of your specific role. The lifetime economic impact reaches $3.6 trillion when you factor everything in. Behind these staggering domestic violence statistics are real people who need someone trained to understand […]
Overcoming Challenges in Child Welfare: Tools and Effective Strategies to Try
Children’s safety depends on child welfare systems that work. The problem is that most caseworkers are overwhelmed with massive caseloads and have to rely on outdated processes that make their jobs nearly impossible. While the challenges in child welfare run deep, innovative approaches and technology can help agencies better serve families. Top 5 Challenges in […]
Veterans Homeless Support: How Case Management Tools Can Make a Difference
More than 32,000 veterans experienced homelessness in 2024. More than just a shocking veteran homelessness statistic, each of those numbers represents a person who served our country and now needs homeless support for veterans to address housing, healthcare, employment, and the trauma that comes with these situations. The right tools and strategies can help you make all […]
Unlocking Diverse Talent Pools: Tools and Tactics That Actually Work
Recruiting in 2025 looks quite different than it did a decade ago. Job seekers now judge an organization’s values within seconds, algorithms surface candidates you might have never previously discovered, and community stakeholders expect staff who genuinely reflect the people they serve. But beyond being a moral or legal necessity, nurturing a diverse talent pool […]
Closing the Skills Gap: Real Strategies Case Managers Can Use Today
Skills gaps create more than just hiring headaches. They affect the entire organization, slowing productivity, frustrating employees, and ultimately limiting your ability to serve the people who depend on your programs. That’s because finding people who are prepared to handle your job requirements is becoming harder and harder each day. That’s what the skills or […]
Improving the CCR Between Healthcare, Law Enforcement, and Victim Services
Survivors of crimes like sexual assault or domestic abuse often must work through multiple systems — including emergency rooms, police departments, shelters, and counseling services. When these systems don’t communicate effectively, survivors are left managing the fallout: telling their story repeatedly, receiving conflicting information, or losing access to support entirely. These breakdowns aren’t always caused […]
Using Technology to Strengthen Victim Services: Sexual Assault and Beyond
For sexual assault victims and victims of other violent crimes, help should never be out of reach. But barriers like geography, fear, stigma, and limited service capacity too often put help out of reach. Fortunately, technology is helping to change that. From text-based crisis hotlines to personal safety apps, technology is reshaping where, when, and how […]
The Role of an Individual Employment Plan in Workforce Development
The path to employment is rarely a straightforward one, especially for job seekers who are navigating barriers like a limited education, housing instability, or a long period of unemployment. For those working in workforce development — whether in nonprofits, government agencies, or community programs — the challenge isn’t just helping people find jobs; it’s helping […]
The Role of Case Management in Supporting Sexual Assault Victims
For survivors of sexual assault, the path to healing is rarely linear. Along with emotional injury, many face medical needs, safety concerns, legal difficulties, disrupted support systems, and even housing insecurity. Take, for example, the key domestic violence statistic that nearly half of all women in an abusive relationship will be sexually assaulted by their […]
Case Management in Social Work: A Comprehensive Guide for New Social Workers
Case management is a central component of social work, with implications for the manner in which individuals receive assistance in times of crisis. From helping a lone parent secure housing after an eviction to guiding an individual through the complex health system, effective case management plays a critical role in giving vulnerable people access to […]